Definition: the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim
Usage: Originally distress was a landlord's remedy against a tenant for unpaid rents or property damage but now the landlord is given a landlord's lien
Similar words: seizure
Definition: the taking possession of something by legal process
Synonyms: hurt, distress, suffering
Definition: psychological suffering
Usage: the death of his wife caused him great distress
Similar words: pain, painfulness
Definition: emotional distress; a fundamental feeling that people try to avoid
Usage: the pain of loneliness
Synonyms: distress
Definition: extreme physical pain
Usage: the patient appeared to be in distress
Definition: a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
Usage: the patient developed severe pain and distension
Synonyms: distress
Definition: a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need)
Usage: a ship in distress; she was the classic maiden in distress
Similar words: adversity, hard knocks, hardship
Definition: a state of misfortune or affliction
Usage: debt-ridden farmers struggling with adversity; a life of hardship
Synonyms: distress
Definition: cause mental pain to
Usage: The news of her child's illness distressed the mother
Similar words: trouble, disturb, upset
Definition: move deeply
Usage: This book upset me; A troubling thought
Definition: bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship
Similar words: incommode, inconvenience, trouble, bother, discommode, disoblige, put out
Definition: to cause inconvenience or discomfort to
Usage: Sorry to trouble you, but...